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Delapré repairs, Dunster Street flats and Far Cotton storage among latest Northampton planning applications
A number of planning applications affecting Northampton have been published this week, highlighting a mix of heritage repairs, housing changes and business proposals that will be open for public comment.
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Graffiti artist Binty Bint transforms Sixfields reuse container to boost recycling in Northampton
A new reuse collection container at Northampton’s Household Waste Recycling Centre (HRWC) has been given a striking new look thanks to a collaboration between FCC Environment and local graffiti artist Binty Bint.
Elderly man told detective he'd been 'blackmailed' into handing over thousands to his alleged killer
Martin Glynn used some of his final words to tell a police officer that he had been forced to pay thousands to the man accused of killing him
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Protest planned at Northampton’s Market Square on Friday morning opposing council's move to boot traders off site
More than 100 people are reportedly set to descend on to Northampton’s Market Square on Friday morning in protest against the council’s decision to boot two food trucks off the site with just four days’ notice.
Here’s what West Northamptonshire Council’s new statement on eviction orders to Market Square food vans says IN FULL
West Northamptonshire Council has issued a further statement on why two food vans are being evicted from Northampton Market Square.
Opposition councillors slam WNC's 'high-handed' and 'cruel' decision to kick two long-standing food trucks off Northampton Market Square
Opposition councillors have slammed the Reform council’s 'high-handed' and 'cruel' decision to kick two long-standing food trucks off of Northampton Market Square.
Council issues update on group of travellers pitched up on footpath next to busy road in Northampton
West Northants Council has issued an update in relation to a group of travellers pitched up on a footpath next to a major road in Northampton.
Revealed: Full list of Northamptonshire businesses named as finalists in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026
Dozens of Northamptonshire businesses have been named as finalists in the Muddy Stilettos Awards for 2026.
Collision on A45 slip road in Northampton left BMW on its roof and road temporarily closed
A collision on a slip road on the A45 in Northampton left a BMW on its roof, as the road was temporarily closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Man, 23, appears in court after stabbing in Northampton new build estate left victim hospitalised
A 23-year-old man has appeared in court after a stabbing in a new build estate in Northampton left a victim hospitalised.
We Mean Business: Owner of booming pottery painting venture prepares to step back and retire at 75
The owner of a booming pottery painting venture in Northampton is preparing to take a step back and retire when he reaches 75 years old.
New jewellers soon opening on street considered ‘best for business’ in Northampton town centre
A new jewellers is opening soon in Northampton town centre, on a street which the owner considers “the best place for business”.
Corby man ‘flipped’ and battered his brother after he slept with his girlfriend
Police had to break up a violent scrap ‘that went too far’ between two siblings on Corby’s Exeter estate.
‘Ridiculous, gutted, destroyed’ - Passionate residents react to council’s decision to evict two well-known food vans from Northampton’s Market Square with just four days’ notice
Passionate residents have reacted with disappointment to West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) decision to evict two well-known food vans from Northampton’s Market Square, with just four days' notice.
COURT ROUND-UP: 29 offenders sentenced by Northampton magistrates
Local magistrates dealt with these cases involving drink driving, shoplifting, possession of cocaine, assaults on police and traffic offences…
Direct link to hospital not reinstated as Stagecoach agrees to reverse 'isolating' changes made to rural bus route into Northampton
A bus operator has agreed to reverse changes made to a rural bus route into Northampton, after it was accused of making "isolating" and "potentially discriminatory" decisions, but the reversal does not include reinstating a direct link to the hospital.
Green light for 150 homes in new extension to Northamptonshire town, despite objections
Plans to build up to 150 homes in a new extension to a Northamptonshire town have been green-lit, despite objections.
Charity walker appeals for safe overnight spots to pitch a tent as they pass through Northamptonshire
A fundraiser planning a 250-mile charity walk this July is appealing to Northamptonshire residents, pubs and canal-side businesses for safe overnight spots as he passes through the county.
Northamptonshire team backs brain tumour research after colleague’s toothache led to shock diagnosis
A Northamptonshire man whose persistent toothache turned out to be a brain tumour has inspired his colleagues to commit to a year of fundraising to help find a cure.
Northamptonshire Children’s Trust forecasting £27m overspend in 2025/26 accounts
Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT) has presented an update to both Northants councils setting out a £27 million overspend on the budget it was allocated for 2025/26.